Chief Ministerial candidate
Bihar Grand Alliance Finalizes Seat-Sharing: RJD to Contest 135 Seats, Congress 61 in Upcoming Assembly Elections
Oct 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
Bihar's opposition Grand Alliance has concluded its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections, with Lalu Yadav's RJD settling for 135 seats and Congress accepting 61 seats. The breakthrough came after Congress agreed to project Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Ministerial candidate. The remaining seats will be distributed among Left Front parties and other regional allies, creating a united front against the ruling coalition.
Bihar Election: Opposition Alliance Struggles to Finalize CM Candidate With Election Less Than 30 Days Away
Oct 07, 2025 08:03 pm CST
With Bihar elections approaching in just 30 days, the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance faces internal uncertainty over its chief ministerial candidate. While Tejashwi Yadav is the RJD's preferred choice, Congress has yet to formally endorse him as the INDIA bloc's official candidate, creating tensions within the coalition challenging Nitish Kumar and the BJP in the upcoming November polls.
"Won't Contest Polls Without Chief Minister Face": Tejashwi Yadav
Sep 20, 2025 03:18 am CST
The Grand Alliance will not contest the Bihar assembly election without a Chief Ministerial face, Rashtriya Janata Dal's Tejashwi Yadav told NDTV today, packing in a little dig.